Record M146 Holdfast � before they're gone
Christopher Schwarz
>I've been watching Record products slowly disappear from the market these last few weeks. In fact, I bought one of the last big quick-release vises I could find (if you know where more are, please let me know).
In any case, I picked up one of the Record M146 holdfasts from ebay this week for $12.95 plus shipping (all told about $20).
I'm building a compact high bench designed for hand-dovetailing and mortising in the coming months (more on that later) and thought the M146 would be ideal. It showed up in the mail today and boy is it nice. I mean, it's *really* nice. The photo on ebay from the seller doesn't really do it justice.
Soon these will be gone and we'll have to settle for stuff from overseas that's close but not spot on -- or pay a premium for nice stuff from some of the last domestic makers. If you *ever* think you might want one of these, you should check it out. Search for "record holdfast" and you'll find them.
I have absolutely no connection to the seller, etc.
It's a bittersweet bargain, all-in-all.
Chris
